Log in

Social care

1719 stories from all 33 councils · Choose councils

Stories, page 41

  1. Merton Council's budget and savings proposals face scrutiny amid financial pressures Merton Council's budget and business plan, including proposals for further savings, were scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.... Merton 15 March 2026
  2. DBS check delays persist, Audit Committee notes Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee has raised concerns over significant delays in Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, with some outstanding for nearly two and a... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
  3. Enfield Council adopts new strategy for supported accommodation Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved a new strategy aimed at improving the quality and availability of supported accommodation for vulnerable single homeless individuals. The... Enfield 15 March 2026
  4. Croydon's homelessness services improve customer experience with new appointment system and faster phone response Croydon's homelessness services are undergoing significant improvements to enhance the customer experience, following a review by the Housing Assurance Board. The board, which... Croydon 15 March 2026
  5. Enfield Council Approves Ten-Year Strategy to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved a new ten-year strategy aimed at tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the borough. The Enfield Safer Stronger... Enfield 15 March 2026
  6. Enfield Council to distribute £7.4m crisis and resilience fund Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the distribution of a £7.4 million annual fund aimed at providing crisis support and building resilience for residents facing financial... Enfield 15 March 2026
  7. Frailty programme cuts hospital admissions in Richmond A pioneering frailty programme in Richmond has demonstrated significant success in reducing hospital admissions for vulnerable residents, according to a report presented to the... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
  8. Islington Adult Social Care Faces Care Home Admission Challenges Despite Strong Reablement Performance Adult social care in Islington is facing challenges with new admissions to care homes, despite strong performance in reablement services. Islington 14 March 2026
  9. Mental health strategy aims to tackle racial inequality Richmond upon Thames is set to enhance its mental health services with a new strategy aiming to tackle racial inequality. The South West London Mental Health Strategy, now in... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
  10. Barnet Council to Host Conference to Address Educational Attainment Gap for Black Pupils Barnet Council is set to host a conference in July aimed at improving educational outcomes for Black pupils across the borough, addressing a persistent attainment gap identified... Barnet 14 March 2026
  11. Kensington and Chelsea Council Faces Scrutiny Over Rising Youth Violence and Exploitation Incidents Kensington and Chelsea Council's Family Services Select Committee convened on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to address escalating concerns surrounding serious youth violence (SYV)... Kensington and Chelsea 14 March 2026
  12. Islington Council to Launch Strategy Tackling Health Inequalities Islington Council is set to implement a comprehensive strategy to address health inequalities across the borough, following discussions at the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social... Islington 14 March 2026
  13. Richmond boasts lowest smoking rates nationally, but targeted efforts needed for vulnerable groups Richmond has achieved the nation's third lowest smoking rates, with an adult smoking prevalence of 6.7% as of 2022/24, a figure significantly lower than the national average of... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
  14. New councillors to get induction and training boost Tower Hamlets councillors are set to benefit from an enhanced induction and training programme designed to equip them for their roles, particularly in the lead-up to the May... Tower Hamlets 14 March 2026
  15. Barnet Council Increases Foster Carer Households Amidst London-Wide Decline Barnet Council has successfully increased its number of foster carer households, bucking a London-wide trend of decline. The Fostering Task and Finish Group reported at a... Barnet 14 March 2026
  16. Draft Older People's Housing Strategy Goes to Consultation Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a draft Older People's Housing Strategy for public consultation. The strategy, which aims to provide a coordinated approach to housing... Haringey 14 March 2026
  17. K&C Council Reviews Bi-borough Social Care Transformation Plans Kensington and Chelsea Council's Family Services Select Committee has reviewed significant reforms planned for the borough's social care services, aiming to meet Department for... Kensington and Chelsea 14 March 2026
  18. SEND reforms discussed by K&C Family Services Committee The Kensington and Chelsea Family Services Select Committee met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to discuss significant reforms impacting children and young people with special... Kensington and Chelsea 14 March 2026
  19. Thousands of young carers in Barnet remain unidentified despite improved identification efforts Thousands of young carers in Barnet remain unidentified, with an estimated 6,500 individuals aged five to 17 living in the borough, according to a report presented to the... Barnet 14 March 2026
  20. Barnet Council Enhances Care Leaver Transition Planning Following Ofsted Feedback Barnet Council is enhancing its transition planning for care-experienced young people, incorporating feedback from a recent Ofsted focused visit. The Children and Education... Barnet 14 March 2026